Enrico Passarella, Author at The Cult of Calcio

Simone Inzaghi will soon extend his Inter contract, prolonging his stay until 2026. He’ll put pen to paper in short order.

Marotta Adamant Concerning Inzaghi Future at Inter

May 23, 2023 Enrico Passarella Inter Milan, Italian Football, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Giuseppe Marotta is certain Simone Inzaghi will keep helming Inter in 2023/2024. He claimed that the management didn't consider a mid-season coaching change despite the rumors: “We never thought about replacing him even for a second this year. He managed to strengthen his position thanks to the team's performances."

Juventus have been docked ten points after the new ruling by the Court of Appeal in their capital gains trial. The previous penalty had to be reduced.

Juventus Deducted Ten Points Following New Ruling

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Juventus, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Juventus have been docked ten points after the new ruling by the Court of Appeal in their capital gains trial. The previous penalty had to be reduced as the College of Guarantee didn't agree with the motivations concerning the conviction of some secondary officials. Pavel Nedved was acquitted.

Inter will be busy tending to numerous extensions in the coming months. Eight players in their squad are up in 2024, but four only technically.

Pimenta Addresses Mkhitaryan Injury and Fit at Inter

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Champions League, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Two Rafaela Pimenta clients will square off in the Champions League final, Erling Haaland and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. The agent spoke about the showdown and more: "It’s tough to choose. It’s impossible to be objective when somebody of the family plays on both sides.”

Inter are zeroing in on Folarin Balogun after Atalanta stole Gianluca Scamacca from under their nose, but Simone Inzaghi prefers adding a pure no.9.

Milan Face Hurdles for Arsenal and RB Salzburg Starlets

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Arsenal, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, RB Leipzig, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Milan have cast a wide net to onboard a new talented striker and has long set sights on Folarin Balogun and Noah Okafor. The two are highly placed on their shortlist for the role, but both pursuits figure to be challenging considering their respective price tags and the competition.

Napoli reportedly came out in the open for Norbert Beto with a large offer, but it was rebuffed by Udinese. Director Marino weighed in.

Udinese Exec Tempers Napoli Buzz on Beto and Samardzic

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Juventus, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, Udinese

Napoli reportedly came out in the open for Norbert Beto with a large offer, but it was rebuffed by Udinese. The Partenopei tendered €25M, but the Friulani asked for €10M more according to Sky. On the other hand, director Pierpaolo Marino downplayed the rumors before the Lazio game.

Roma keep scouring the market to find bargains and have started eyeing Youri Tielemans. His contract with Leicester City runs out in June.

Roma Monitoring Leicester City Star Available on a Free

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, Leicester, Premier League, PSG, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Roma keep scouring the market to find bargains and have started eyeing Youri Tielemans. His contract with Leicester City runs out in June. His side is on the brink of relegation. The Giallorossi have joined the race to onboard him on a Bosman transfer, but he's coveted.

Igli Tare looked at his farewell from Lazio, addressing the chatter surrounding it. The former director stated that it didn’t happen out of the blue.

Lazio Prepared to Move On from Sports Director Tare

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Empoli, Italian Football, Juventus, Lazio, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Lazio are testing the waters to onboard a few officials, as Igli Tare might leave the club after 13 years. The exec has an expiring contract and often butted heads with Maurizio Sarri. President Claudio Lotito could take advantage of his status and part ways quietly.

Atalanta have put the finishing touches on the signing of Gianluca Scamacca after hijacking Inter’s attempt in the past three days.

Milan Probe Loan Move for Struggling West Ham Striker

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market, West Ham

Milan will focus their resources on finding a new center-forward in the summer. They have inquired about some veterans, but the ideal solution would be a youngster that would initially alternate with Olivier Giroud and eventually take over in the future. They are keen on Gianluca Scamacca.

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta discussed the Champions League final, Simone Inzaghi, and a few transfer market topics in an interview.

Marotta Weighs In on UCL Final, Lukaku, and Inzaghi

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Calciomercato, Champions League, Chelsea, Inter Milan, Italian Football, Manchester City, Premier League, Sassuolo, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Inter CEO Giuseppe Marotta discussed the Champions League final, Simone Inzaghi, and a few transfer market topics in an interview: "“You have to play to the whistle in every sport. We have great respect and awe for Manchester City, which are colossal and technical prowess."

Juventus will be forced to employ cost-cutting measures as the upcoming point deduction will likely see them drop below the top four.

Juventus Mulling Ways to Downsize Squad and Save Money

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Bayern Munich, Bundesliga, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Juventus, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Juventus will be forced to employ cost-cutting measures as the upcoming point deduction will likely see them drop below the top four, thus likely missing out on the Champions League. While they have to wait to finalize their next sporting director, they are starting to ponder decisions about their squad.

Luciano Spalletti is the new Italy coach, succeeding Roberto Mancini on the Azzurri’s bench after the former gaffer’s sudden and tumultuous exit.

Napoli Start Actively Seeking a Spalletti Replacement

May 22, 2023 Enrico Passarella Atalanta, Bologna, Calciomercato, Fiorentina, Italian Football, Monza, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Luciano Spalletti stopped short of announcing his departure from Napoli, but he heavily alluded to it, and the club is looking for a new coach. The gaffer claimed that the decision had been made and that the team would make it official at a later time.

Victor Osimhen is being targeted by a host of clubs, but Napoli plot to resist the offers. The Partenopei have set an astronomical price tag for their ace.

Napoli Scare Away Top Star Suitors with Sky-High Price

May 19, 2023 Enrico Passarella Arsenal, Bayern Munich, Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Premier League, PSG, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Tottenham, Transfer Market

Victor Osimhen is being targeted by a host of clubs, but Napoli plot to resist the offers. The Partenopei have set an astronomical price tag for their ace. No side has come close to it just yet. They will try to nip the problem in the bud with a new contract.

Author: Enrico Passarella